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Chandler gains family-friendly McDuffy’s
by Joan Westlake Portions are big and flavorful. A large salad
McDuffy’s was originally a Tempe sports bar selection ($4.99 to $10.99) was added to the
tradition for nearly 20 years, opening in the ‘80s. Owner Chandler menu with choices such as the Pecos
Scott Adams says when the Cardinals announced they Cobb Salad and Grilled Chicken.
were leaving the college stadium and the Fiesta Bowl Chandler patrons also enjoy fish tacos
pulled out, he decided to move to Chandler. ($8.49), cheese enchiladas ($6.99) and other
“A lot of our clientele grew up, had families and Southwestern favorites. You’ll think you are in
moved out to the suburbs,” says Adams. “We decided Rocky Point with the large Baja Shrimp Martini
to do the same. We are very different now. We are a lot ($8.99) and if you order one on Mondays it’s
more family oriented. During the Cardinals playoffs, $4.99. There are also burgers, wraps and steaks.
we sold 30 kids’ meals during one game. Family The house-packing Fish Fry for $7.39 Friday
life revolves around high school sports, and we see (11 a.m. to midnight) and Sunday (2 to 10
parents and grandparents come in with their kids p.m.) features hand-cut, beer battered cod with
before and after games. When we left Tempe, we left homemade coleslaw, tartar sauce and fries.
behind the off-track betting because we didn’t feel it Lunch specials are $5.49 or $6.49.
was appropriate.” Saturday and Sunday brunch, which are served
Sports viewing is still an important element with big until 2:30 p.m., offer steak and eggs ($9.99), Texas
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screen televisions at every turn. You’ll find an array French Toast ($6.99), chorizo and eggs ($7.99)
NEIGHBORHOOD PUB: Chari, Misty, Cody, Nicole, Scott, Rilla and
Stephanie are just some of the McDuffy’s staff who work at the family-
of events from the game-of-the-day to basketball, and other hearty fare plus champagne-based friendly sports bar.
football, golf, extreme sports and the “Crash” channel. cocktails and Bloody Mary’s.
McDuffy’s huge, smoking-allowed, covered and Happy Hour drink specials are joined by corner of Pecos and McQueen in the northeast
temperature-controlled “patio” is a mirror image of appetizers priced at $4.99 and wings ($6 a dozen) from corner of the shopping plaza. Info: 480-966-8200 or
the restaurant side with booths, tables and the bar 3 to 7 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays; 5 p.m. to midnight
www.mcduffys.com/chandler.
in the center that is open to the inside and outside on Saturdays; and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. For beer,
portions of the establishment. There’s a row of arcade- Adams says it is always happy hour with $2 domestic
style gaming equipment along one wall inside as well pints.
Quik Bite
as a gaming machine on the bar. Reservations are encouraged for parties and special
McDuffy’s Grill
Wednesday is Team Trivia Night, says Adams. Poker celebrations. McDuffy’s is also building a catering
NW corner of Pecos and McQueen
night is Thursday. Both are popular. Tuesdays feature clientele as well as regular to-go customers who want
480-966-8200
a free kid’s meal with every adult entree purchased to serve a home-style dinner even when there isn’t the MCQUEEN
and Fridays offer a great chance to learn to play craps time or the will to cook.
for free and earn prizes. A free shuttle service is available so no one has to be
PECOS
McDuffy’s takes time to make its food fresh and the designated driver. Adams advises calling ahead for
from scratch. Adams personally slow cooks meats like the shuttle on busy Friday and Saturday nights.
the roast beef. McDuffy’s Grill is located on the northwest
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